Teddy Swims’ Dubai concert sells out — fans snap up tickets in record time

Dubai can’t seem to get enough of Teddy Swims. The Grammy-nominated vocalist is set to make his much-anticipated Dubai debut with a sold-out performance at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, 22 November 2025—a milestone that firmly places him among this season’s most in-demand international acts.

Tickets vanished in record time, making the concert one of All Things Live Middle East’s fastest-selling arena shows to date. And it’s easy to see why: Swims’ raspy, heart-on-sleeve vocals and soulful pop anthems—like “Lose Control,” “The Door,” and “Bad Dreams”—have earned him a global fanbase who connect deeply with his raw honesty.

Opening the evening is Dubai-based singer-songwriter Jay Abo, known for lues, pop, and electronica wrapped in emotionally rich storytelling. Backed by his four-piece band, Abo’s performance is expected to set an intimate, heartfelt tone before Swims takes over. "Supporting homegrown talent isn’t just something we believe in – it’s central to what we do,” says Thomas Ovesen, CEO of All Things Live Middle East.

A pre-show party with Emirati-Palestinian Vibes

Fans lucky enough to snag Fan Pit or Regular Standing tickets can also experience the official Pre-Show Fan Party, headlined by Casa Vince, the Emirati-Palestinian R&B artist making waves across the region. His sultry, nostalgic sound—mixing slow jams with Arabic instrumentals—will set the mood for a night of soul and rhythm.

With his signature tattoos, oice, and open-hearted performances, Teddy Swims promises to bring something rare to the pop and R&B scene: vulnerability. As Ovesen puts it, “He’s one of those artists who sounds even better live than on record, with this rare ability to connect with people through his music in a way that’s raw, emotional, and real.”